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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Farlowella Gracilis

Farlowella gracilis Regan, 1904
Max Length
25.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Farlowella Gracilis (Farlowella gracilis), first described by Regan, 1904 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 25.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Farlowella gracilis
Authority
Regan, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
25.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Farlowella Gracilis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Farlowella Gracilis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 3 - 8. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Caqueta River basin, upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00087 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
25.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1904

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